A restored WW2 Gaz 63 Rocket launcher [photos]

This is full wheel drive WW2 era mass rocket launching truck. First truck base built in 1939. Was a first Soviet 4×4 truck. But started series product only in 1948. Now restored and photos from Russian magazine:

The armor plates on roof of cabin.

Rear view

During march crew sits on folding seats. Commander sits in a cab of truck with driver.

This has “Katyusha” BM-14 rocket launcher. Can be raised 50 degree up or turn left right 70 degrees, has 17 rocket slots.

Shoots 140 mm turbojet projectile M-14D.

In front has a winch and gas tank armor.

The engine is 6 cylinder 3.5 liter built on base American Dodge D5 motor.